Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its audit team with the appointment of Paula Holland as partner in its Manchester office.

Paula joins BDO from KPMG, where she was audit partner in the firm’s Aberdeen office. In her new role, she will be relocating back to Manchester after a decade north of the border.

At BDO she will be responsible for working alongside a broad range of regional audited entities, including listed and privately owned businesses. Paula has built up significant experience across a wide range of sectors, developing a strong reputation in the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Angela Cross, Regional Managing Partner at BDO in the North West, commented:

“As a firm we are always looking to attract the best talent across all areas of our business, investing significantly in both our people and the regional marketplace. 

“Paula’s appointment signals our growth intentions and ambitions for 2025 and I have no doubt that her expertise, passion and commitment will make her a real asset to the region and wider partner team at BDO.”

Paula said:

“I’m delighted to be joining BDO and returning to Manchester – a place where I have strong connections with, having started my career here for almost a decade.

“I’m a very people focused person, so I’m itching to jump straight back into the market to help strengthen our regional network. I’m also keen to utilise my experience and skills when it comes to supporting the team on their own career journeys, as well as getting involved in the important work we do around audit quality.”

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